Mitzvos bein adam l’chaveiro, l’atsmo and l’kono

Shiur #36 in Rav Aharon Kahn’s Hashkafah Series Based on Mishlei with Biur HaGra.

Content Description: Mishlei 2:9. Three agendas – bayn adam lichaveiro, bein adam li-atsmo and bein adam li-kono. Discussion of the erosion of fulfilling mitzvos bein adam li-chaveiro, as being a function of golus: (a) Golus is a dangerous place – it is us against them, and (b) the perceived need to emphasize that which makes us uniquely Jewish.

Citations: Besides the commentaries related to Mishlei, the following sources are also referenced in this shiur: Chiddushei HaRashba (Bava Kama 30a) found in the source packet on page 2, and Gemara Bava Kama 30a found in the source packet on page 2, and Shulchan Aruch Choshen Mishpat 378:1 with S”ma, found in the source packet on page 3, and Meshech Chochmah (Devarim 6:5), found in the source packet on pages 3-4, and Rabbeinu Yonah on Pirkei Avos 1:1, found in the source packet on page 4.